People
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Author
Bilbo Baggins
- Hobbit who loves to stay home, doesn't enjoy adventure normally
What did Bilbo forget to bring on the journey?
Handkerchief, coat, and money
What fantasy elements does the story include?
Creatures, magic, wizard, imagination. mythical elements
What does Gandalf give to Thorin in chapter 1?
Map and key
Belladonna Took
Bilbo's mom
Elrond
- Elf Chief, head of the Last Homely House
Who are the two youngest dwarves?
Fili and Kili
What creatures support the goblins?
Wargs (evil wolves of the region)
Who was able to decode the rune letters on the map?
Elrond the elf chief
Gandalf
- Wizard who's on the adventure with the group
William
- Dumb troll
What happens to the crack in the Misty Mountains?
The goblins open it and steal the ponies, capture the party except for Gandalf
Why would the author include songs throughout the novel?
Songs explain the plans of whoever sings them
What happens during the troll encounter? Who saves them?
The dwarves get caught, Gandalf saves them
Thorin Oakenshield
- Dwarf whose family used to be in charge of a lot of gold
Kili
- Twins w/ Fili, blue hoods, yellow beard, youngest
What does Bilbo receive for his part in the journey?
1/14th of the treasure, traveling expenses, funeral arrangements if the needs arrive
What does Gloin say about Bilbo that finally convinces him to get out of the room and join the meeting?
He was too afraid and cowardly
What can the ring do?
Makes the wearer invisible
Dwalin
- Dwarf, first to arrive, blue beard, bright eyes, dark-green hood
Bullroarer
- Bilbo's great-great-granduncle, invented golf, large for a hobbit
How does Gandalf fight against the "wolf-like" creatures?
He sets pine cones on fire and throws them at the wargs.
It cannot be seen, cannot be felt, cannot be heard, cannot be smelt, it lies behind stars and under hills, and empty holes it fills. It comes first and follows after, ends life, kills laughter.
Dark
What is the argument about in the beginning of chapter 6?
Whether or not the party should go back to try and save Bilbo or let him die in the cave